Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 469

After the meal, Felicia was about to clear the table when Stephan stopped her.

He gave a slight nod toward the doorway, and a few familiar looking maids entered. They swiftly began tidying the table and cleaning up

They were the staff Stephan had brought over from the Russell estate.

Felicia was more than happy to relax. Her villa spanned three floors, plus a basement. Cleaning it all was exhausting. Having help made life so much easier.

She settled onto the couch while holding a cup of hot water with both hands. Blowing it, she took a sip, then repeated the process warmed her face, the seat beside her sank suddenly, and Stephan’s voice sounded in her ear. “Does it still hurt?”

cess. As the steam from the cup

She spat out the water, nearly cholong on it. She started coughing violently as her face flushed bright red,

Stephan patted her back gently, his well–controlled strength right on point.

Once Felicia recovered, she immediately shot him a glate.

earlier had brought rears to her eyes. Her attempt at intimidation failed. Her

Stephan chuckded softly.

that moment, shedding their sharpness. The typically aloof

him,

view was entirely blocked by a pair of hands. Everything went dark, leaving her unable to see anything. But the voice that reached her ears was deep and laced with humor. It

every time she fell in a daze, her pure, innocent gaze was enough to drive him wild. And yet, she

She blinked a

felt the flutter of her eyelashes against his palm. It was

pulled up outside the villa.

the cars were members of Stephan’s

glanced at them and immediately understood that he was about to leave, probably

all off–road models,

she retracted her gaze and

click his tongue in annoyance. He raised his hand again,

hand away and

of the chaos

might take some time.” Stephan leaned closer, his tone

going